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inexperience

American  
[in-ik-speer-ee-uhns] / ˌɪn ɪkˈspɪər i əns /

noun

  1. lack of experience.

  2. lack of knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.

inexperience British  
/ ˌɪnɪkˈspɪərɪəns /

noun

  1. lack of experience or of the knowledge and understanding derived from experience

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Other Word Forms

  • inexperienced adjective

Etymology

Origin of inexperience

From the Late Latin word inexperientia, dating back to 1590–1600. See in- 3, experience

Example Sentences

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Her opponents say Takaichi’s comments reveal her inexperience and a measure of recklessness.

From The Wall Street Journal

A more seasoned performer might have pulled through, but his inexperience was telling.

From BBC

In those cases, poor behaviour is usually driven by inexperience or uncertainty, not intent.

From BBC

They named nine players in their matchday 23 who were aged 20 or younger, with that inexperience evident.

From BBC

His inexperience, the squad getting depleted... now they find themselves on the path towards European places.

From BBC

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